Laboratory Assistant

Pride Health is hiring aLab Assistantto support our client’s medical facility inHouston, TX.This is a3+monthcontract with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!Title: Technical Lab - Lab Assistant Location:Houston TX 77072 Pay Rate: $16/hr - $17.20/hr on W2. Duration: 3+ Months Shift:Tues - Sat 1st shift 5:00am to 1:30pm *Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.Job Responsibilities: Maintains and organizes department files. Changes gas cylinders and follows all PPE and safety regulations. Uses the laboratory computer system and operates PCs. Disposes of biohazardous materials safely. Completes required training and competency checklists.Job Requirements: Sorts and receives specimens, performs routine instrument maintenance, and completes centrifuging, labeling, data recording, and specimen storage tasks. Prepares reagents, media, and test-ready specimens (worklists, aliquoting, checking for clots/fibrin, inoculation, slide prep). Performs QA/QC duties, resolves pending lists, finds missing samples, and decontaminates work areas. Conducts weekly radioactive wipe tests and follows all lab safety procedures.Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Interested? Apply now!About Pride Health Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.